{"product_id":"ussr-original-painting","title":"USSR - Original Painting","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e“USSR”\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e40” X 30” X 2” Mixed Media on a Cradled Wood Panel, Framed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-reader-unique-id=\"42\"\u003e\"The Ukraine girls really knock me out\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\" data-reader-unique-id=\"43\"\u003e\u003cspan data-reader-unique-id=\"44\"\u003eThey leave the West behind\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\" data-reader-unique-id=\"45\"\u003e\u003cspan data-reader-unique-id=\"46\"\u003eAnd Moscow girls make me sing and shout\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\" data-reader-unique-id=\"47\"\u003e\u003cspan data-reader-unique-id=\"48\"\u003eThat Georgia's always on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-reader-unique-id=\"50\"\u003emy mind.\" - The Beatles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eUSSR presents a composed assembly of four figures.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eBehind them, a rust-hued wall, textured and marked with rivets, contains subtle references—a faint hammer and sickle—that ground the scene in a historical and symbolic dimension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eInspired by the upbeat yet ironic tone of The Beatles’ “Back in the USSR,” the painting captures a blend of nostalgia and cultural commentary. The song’s mix of Western pop energy and references to Soviet imagery informs the tension between vibrant color and restrained, angular form in the work. This juxtaposition reflects on ideas of identity, displacement, and the complexity of cultural echoes, translating the song’s playful but pointed spirit into a visual arrangement of figures and symbols.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis piece is part of my ongoing exploration of \"Faces and Facades,\" a series of mixed media paintings where people and places intertwine, with architecture serving as a vessel for unseen narratives. Inspired by a character from a Beatles songs, each work aims to evoke the stories and emotions hidden beneath the surface, inviting viewers to look beyond the obvious and discover the deeper layers within.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis painting is also available as a \u003ca title=\"Canvas Print\" href=\"https:\/\/franktroartist.com\/products\/ussr-canvas-print-1?utm_source=copyToPasteBoard\u0026amp;utm_medium=product-links\u0026amp;utm_content=web\"\u003ecanvas print\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMy mixed media paintings consist of acrylic paint and digital collage. They are painted on museum quality archival paper and then laminated to a cradled wood panel, varnished, waxed and then framed in a black floater frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFrank Trocino is a retired architect turned painter currently residing in Santa Fe New Mexico. His path to Santa Fe began in New York, then to Oregon as a young child through College. From there he lived in Italy, Los Angeles, the Middle East, Portland, and Austin. Franks work can be seen in galleries, hotels, and the homes of private collectors internationally. He is a mixed media artist using acrylic paint, ink and collage and his subject matter is primarily people and buildings. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Frank Trocino Artist","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52028162867489,"sku":null,"price":4800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/9120\/5409\/files\/USSR.jpg?v=1763742086","url":"https:\/\/franktroartist.com\/products\/ussr-original-painting","provider":"Frank Trocino Artist","version":"1.0","type":"link"}